be resistant

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

Used to describe a state of not being affected by something.

resistantVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • This new material is highly resistant to heat.
  • The old government was resistant to any form of change.
  • Many bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics over time.
  • These plants are naturally resistant to common pests.
  • She was resistant to our suggestions, despite strong arguments.
  • The new coating will be resistant to water and rust.
  • His arguments are entirely resistant to logical criticism.
  • The patient's infection is resistant to standard treatments.
  • This type of wood is particularly resistant to decay.
  • We need to find solutions that are resistant to economic fluctuations.